‘Proceedings regarding Captain Cogan of the Indian Navy being permitted to navigate the Ship Liverpool which His Highness the Imaum of Muscat intends to present to the King of England. – and the measures adopted for securing to her native crew their return to India.’

Content

The item consists of copies and extracts of correspondence, minutes and resolutions cited in, or enclosed with, letters from the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. [Mumbai], Captain Robert Cogan of the Indian Navy, and the Court of Directors The London-based directors of the East India Company who dealt with the daily conduct of the Company's affairs. of the East India Company.

The item relates to whether the Government of Bombay From c. 1668-1858, the East India Company’s administration in the city of Bombay [Mumbai] and western India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. It was responsible for British relations with the Gulf and Red Sea regions. should allow Cogan to transport the Imaum [Imam] of Muscat’s ship, the Liverpool , to London, as the Imaum wishes to gift the ship to the King of England [King of the United Kingdom]. The issue of who will pay for the return of the ‘native’ crew members to India is also discussed.

In addition, the item refers to the previous refusal to transport the ship by Captain Hart of HM Naval Forces in India, for diplomatic reasons concerning a treaty between the Imaum of Muscat and the United States of America. The communication between Hart and the Imaum is criticised by the Secret Committee Pre-1784, the Committee responsible for protecting East India Company shipping. Post-1784, its main role was to transmit communications between the Board of Control and the Company's Indian governments on matters requiring secrecy. of the East India Company and the Commissioners for the Affairs of India, who emphasise that communication with ‘states’ such as Muscat should only be undertaken through the Governor-General of India.

Other principal correspondents include: Lord William Cavendish Bentinck, Governor-General of India; Vice-Admiral Sir John Gore, Commander in Chief of HM Naval Forces in India; and Captain Sir Charles Malcolm, Superintendent of the Indian Navy.

The title page of the item contains the following references: 'Coll[ection] No. 13’, ‘P.C. [Previous Communication] 1721, Draft 266, 1836’, ‘Collection N. 1 of N. 29’, ‘Bombay Political Department’.

Extent and format

1 item (34 folios)

Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the item. The item also contains a table of contents (f 5), noting ‘Page’, ‘Date’, ‘From’, ‘To’ and ‘Date of Consultation’.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description (used for referencing) commences at f 4, and terminates at f 37, as it is part of a larger physical volume; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the bottom right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

Pagination: the item also contains an original pagination sequence.

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Archival item

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/F/4/1539/61163

History of this record

Date(s)

18 Apr 1834-26 Feb 1836 (CE, Gregorian)

Related material

Related primary sources

Bombay Pol 8 Jun 1836, draft 266/1836, IOR/E/4/1060 pp 338-41

Subjects

DiplomacyCommunication processGifts

People & organisations

Government of BombayImam of OmanCourt of DirectorsGovernment of IndiaRoyal Navy

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‘Proceedings regarding Captain Cogan of the Indian Navy being permitted to navigate the Ship Liverpool which His Highness the Imaum of Muscat intends to present to the King of England. – and the measures adopted for securing to her native crew their return to India.’, British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/F/4/1539/61163, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000001840.0x00038c> [accessed 1 July 2026]

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